Architecture
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: ICM050
Course Name: Ergonomics
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
4
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Doç. Dr. BİLGE YARAREL DOĞAN
Course Lecturer(s): Bilge Yararel Doğan
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: Understanding the fundamentals of ergonomics and learning the basic anthropometric measurements for physical and functional use.
Course Content: Explanation of theory with examples based on basic ergonomic data

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Understanding the fundamentals of ergonomics, learning basic anthropometric measurements for physical and functional uses.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Overview of Ergonomics, Definitions.
2) Detailed definitions of ergonomics and the scientific data it utilizes
3) Anthropometry & Principles of Anthropometric Measurement
4) Anthropometry & Principles of Anthropometric Measurement
5) Anthropometry & Principles of Anthropometric Measurement
6) Anthropometry & Principles of Anthropometric Measurement
7) Midterm Exam
8) Anthropometry & Principles of Anthropometric Measurement
9) Anthropometry & Principles of Anthropometric Measurement
10) Anthropometry & Principles of Anthropometric Measurement
11) Anthropometry & Principles of Anthropometric Measurement
12) Anthropometry & Principles of Anthropometric Measurement
13) Anthropometry & Principles of Anthropometric Measurement
14) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Human Dimension & Interior Space: A Source Book of Design Reference Standards by Julius Panero (Author), Martin Zelnik (Author)

Architects' Data by Ernst Neufert (Author)



The Measure of Man and Woman: Human Factors in Design

Alvin R. Tilley (Eser Sahibi), Henry Dreyfuss Associates (Eser Sahibi)

References: Human Dimension & Interior Space: A Source Book of Design Reference Standards by Julius Panero (Author), Martin Zelnik (Author)

Architects' Data by Ernst Neufert (Author)



The Measure of Man and Woman: Human Factors in Design

Alvin R. Tilley (Eser Sahibi), Henry Dreyfuss Associates (Eser Sahibi)

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

1

Program Outcomes
1) She/he gains knowledge of and develops values on technical, aesthetic, cultural, historical, social and ethical dimensions of architecture with a scientific and critical approach.
2) She/he integrates architectural practice with environmental, economic and social sustainability principles.
3) She/he has the knowledge and ability to provide and implement interactions between urban planning, urban design and architectural projects.
4) Gains the ability to identify architectural potentials and problems based on data collection, analysis, interpretation and critical thinking, in order to cultivate concepts and determine strategies for action.
5) She/he is able to interrelate theory, design and construction practices.
6) She/he will be able to produce architectural design, presentation, implementation, management and supervision stages both independently and collectively for different contexts and scales and through a responsive approach to social, functional, technical and aesthetic requirements.
7) In addition to traditional methods, she/he interactively uses the emerging information technologies required by the field.
8) To analyze and document the historical and conservation characteristics of the built environment; taking into account of the balance between protection and use, she/he has the ability and necessary knowledge in renovation and restoration issues.
9) She / he gains the ability to cooperate with different disciplines on the conception and design of the built environment, as an individual and/or as a team member.
10) Has knowledge on and comprehension of professional ethics and codes of conduct, legal and managerial regulations, standards, rights and responsibilities and processes in the field of architecture.
11) Can produce design, know-how and knowledge for the improvement of different and changing social needs, and fort he enhancement of life quality.
12) She/he has the knowledge and responsibility to design solidly built structures and takes into account of the risks of natural disaster.
13) She/he monitors new developments in architectural theory and practice and is open to lifelong learning.
14) She/he takes responsibility for the improvement of social consciousness in the field of architecture, and for the endorsement and defense of ecological and urban rights.
15) Has architectural communication skills in a foreign language.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) She/he gains knowledge of and develops values on technical, aesthetic, cultural, historical, social and ethical dimensions of architecture with a scientific and critical approach.
2) She/he integrates architectural practice with environmental, economic and social sustainability principles.
3) She/he has the knowledge and ability to provide and implement interactions between urban planning, urban design and architectural projects.
4) Gains the ability to identify architectural potentials and problems based on data collection, analysis, interpretation and critical thinking, in order to cultivate concepts and determine strategies for action.
5) She/he is able to interrelate theory, design and construction practices.
6) She/he will be able to produce architectural design, presentation, implementation, management and supervision stages both independently and collectively for different contexts and scales and through a responsive approach to social, functional, technical and aesthetic requirements.
7) In addition to traditional methods, she/he interactively uses the emerging information technologies required by the field.
8) To analyze and document the historical and conservation characteristics of the built environment; taking into account of the balance between protection and use, she/he has the ability and necessary knowledge in renovation and restoration issues.
9) She / he gains the ability to cooperate with different disciplines on the conception and design of the built environment, as an individual and/or as a team member.
10) Has knowledge on and comprehension of professional ethics and codes of conduct, legal and managerial regulations, standards, rights and responsibilities and processes in the field of architecture.
11) Can produce design, know-how and knowledge for the improvement of different and changing social needs, and fort he enhancement of life quality.
12) She/he has the knowledge and responsibility to design solidly built structures and takes into account of the risks of natural disaster.
13) She/he monitors new developments in architectural theory and practice and is open to lifelong learning.
14) She/he takes responsibility for the improvement of social consciousness in the field of architecture, and for the endorsement and defense of ecological and urban rights.
15) Has architectural communication skills in a foreign language.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 12 36
Midterms 1 3
Final 1 3
Total Workload 42